OBITS: The Post-Standard 12 Mar 2005; Syracuse, Onondaga co., New York

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Collins Jr., Donald R. "Donnie"   
Collins, Jr. March 10, 2005 Donald R. "Donnie" Collins, Jr., 52, of 100 Jay
St., Chittenango, died Thursday at Crouse Hospital. Donnie was born in
Canastota and was a life-resident of Chittenango. Surviving: are his parents,
Donald R., Sr. and Wanda Zinn Collins of Fayetteville; a brother, Rod (Debi)
Collins of Chittenango; a sister, Cindy (Tim) McCann of Chittenango; 11 nieces
and nephews and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be
1:30 p.m. Monday at the G.F. Zimmer Funeral Home, Chittenango. Burial will be
in Oakwood Cemetery, Chittenango. Calling hours will be 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at
the Funeral Home, 702 Legion Drive. Contributions in Donnie's memory may be
made to St. Patrick's Church, Parish Center Building Fund, Murray Drive,
Chittenango 13037. G.F. ZIMMER F. H. CHITTENANGO 687-3366
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/12/2005.

Early, Jane   
March 10, 2005 Jane Early, 72, of Holmes Beach, FL, passed away Thursday at
Hospice House of Sun City Center, FL. Memorial Mass Monday, March 14, at 10:30
a.m. at St. Bernard Catholic Church, Holmes Beach. Griffith-Cline Funeral
Home, Island Chapel, in charge of arrangements. Father Rob Mongiello and
Father Bernard Evanofski will officiate. Memorial contributions: St. Bernard
Catholic Church Building Fund, 248 S. Harbor Dr., Holmes Beach, FL 34217. Born
in Syracuse, NY, December 17, 1932. Moved to Florida from Atlanta, GA, in
1975. She was a professor of mathematics at MCC, a nun with the Religious of
the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church in
Holmes Beach. She was a graduate of Le Moyne College, member of the Council of
Catholic Women, Island Transportation Planning Organization, and Friends of
the Island Library. She was a former member of the Civic Assoc. of Holmes
Beach. Survivors: three sisters, Rhoda Corcoran of Fresno, CA, Kay Eccles of
Syracuse, NY, and Mary Beth O'Neill of DeWitt, NY; three brothers, Frank Early
of Lakewood, CO, John Early of Stirling, NJ, and Joseph Early of Syracuse, NY;
36 nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by brothers, Dr. James Early and
Lawrence Early.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/12/2005.

Edwards, Deborah A. "Debby"   
Edwards March 10, 2005 Deborah A. "Debby" Edwards, 51, of Fulton, passed away
Thursday, March 10, 2005 at Lee Memorial Hospital, Fulton. She was born in
Syracuse and graduated from G. Ray Bodley High School, Fulton in 1972. Since
1987, Debby was em-ployed by Huhtamaki where she worked various jobs including
Quality Technician. She also attended Cayuga Community College for classes to
enhance her position within the Quality Department. She was previously
employed by Gene's Air Conditioning and KBC Discount Store. Debby was a member
of the B.P.O.E. Lodge #830, Fulton Moose Lodge #1280, Polish Home of Fulton,
the Recreation Club and a life member of V.F.W. Post 569 Ladies Auxiliary.
Debby was also a committee person with the C.N.Y. Ronald McDonald House. She
is survived by her sons, David (Stacy) Edwards, Jr. and Daniel (Melissa)
Edwards both of Fulton; mother, Betty DeGelorm of Fulton; sister, Sandy
Patrick of Fulton; brothers, Nick (Patti) DeGelorm of Fulton and Raymond
"Skip" (Bobbie Jo) Howe of Watertown; granddaughter, Hannah Edwards. Calling
hours are Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. and Monday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.
at Foster Funeral Home, Fulton. Funeral services are 10 a.m. Tuesday, March
15, 2005 at the funeral home, 910 Fay Street, Fulton. Spring burial will be in
Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Volney. In lieu of flowers the family has requested
that donations be made in Debby's memory to the Cody Volunteer Fire
Department, 155 County Route 55, Fulton, NY, 13069. Foster Funeral Home, Inc.
Fulton - Hannibal
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/12/2005.

Gilbert, Mary E. Haberer   
March 11, 2005 Mary E. Haberer Gilbert, 78, of North Syracuse, was the
daughter of Carol and Henry Haberer who owned Haberer's Super Market. She
graduated in 1945 from North Syracuse High School, attended Powellson Business
Institute and was a secretary before becoming a full-time Mom. Her husband,
Bill died in 1993. Surviving are her children, Kathy (Scott) Waite of Lewis
Center, OH, Sue (Chuck) Paninski of North Syracuse, Lori Pallone of North
Syracuse, Marylou Gilbert of Cortland and Bill Gilbert, III of Canastota; and
eight grandchildren. Services will be Sunday at 3:30 p.m. at MacKinney Hall of
North Syracuse Baptist Church with family greeting friends from 2 p.m. at the
church before services. Burial will be Saturday, March 19 at 11 a.m. in North
Syracuse Cemetery. Arrangements are by Fergerson Funeral Home, 215 South Main
Street, North Syracuse. Donations, in lieu of flowers, may be made to Hospice
of CNY, 990 Seventh North Street, Liverpool 13088. FergersonFuneralHome.com
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/12/2005.

Hearns, Thomas   
March 10, 2005 Thomas Hearns, 52, of 108 Clymer Street, died Thursday. Tom
retired as a Corrections Officer having served 23 years. Tom is survived by
his wife, Sandra Petrucelli Hearns of Auburn; three daughters, Brenda Hearns
of Canastota, Patricia Smith (Michael) of Throop, Keeley Hearns of Chicago;
his parents, Edward and Phyllis Tutton Hearns of Auburn; a brother, Michael
Hearns (Maureen) of Auburn; two sisters, Nancy Anderson (James) of Oregon,
Linda Martinez (Vince) of Jordan; four grandchildren. Services: Monday at 9:15
a.m. Cheche Funeral Home, 10 a.m. in St. Francis Church. Friends may call at
the Cheche Funeral Home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/12/2005.

Mackin, John W.   
March 10, 2005 John W. Mackin, formerly of 159 Willow Place, Sherrill, New
York, died peacefully at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse on March 10, 2005, where
he had been a recent patient. Born in Boston, Mr. Mackin moved to Oneida as a
young man where he met his belovedwife of 60 years, Joyce Virginia Ratnour.
Following Mrs. Mackin's death in 1997, Bill continued to reside in the family
home in Sherrill until moving to The Nottingham in Jamesville in 2002. Bill
was employed with the Prudential Insurance Company for nearly 40 years. In
1968, he was elected as supervisor of the Town of Vernon, a position he held
for six elected terms until retiring in 1979. Throughout his life, he was very
active in the civic affairs of the City of Sherrill, and was dedicated to
serving the community he loved. Among his many achievements, he served as a
Sherrill City Commissioner, president of the Silver City Club, and founder of
some of the city's sports leagues for children. He was the recipient of the
American Legion's Distinguished Citizen Award, an Honorary Rotarian, and also
a member of many local charitable boards and clubs. He was a communicant of
St. Helena's Church for nearly 60 years, and past president of its Holy Name
Society. He was a very friendly, conscientious and caring person, who was
blessed to have many friends of all ages and from all walks of life. His
favorite "hobby" was helping and enjoying the company of other people. He is
survived by his two sons, John (Donna), a retired U.S. Navy Captain, living in
Kissimmee, Florida, and James, an attorney who practices with the Syracuse law
firm of Bond, Schoeneck & King, and lives in Manlius, New York; three
grandchildren, John, Jill and Jeff; and nine great-grandchildren. A Mass of
Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Helena's Church, 210 Primo Avenue,
Sherrill, New York, on Monday, March 14, 2005, at 10 a.m. Calling hours will
be 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 13, 2005, at the Malecki Funeral Home, 464
Sherrill Road, Sherrill. Spring burial will be in St. Helena's Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Helena's Church, 210 Primo Avenue,
Sherrill, New York 13461, or the Sherrill-Kenwood Rescue Service, 373 Sherrill
Road.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/12/2005.

Malar, Pawlo   
March 9, 2005 Pawlo Malar, Syracuse University professor emeritus and author
of several books, died Wednesday at age 95. He lived in Camillus. Born in
Myrhorod, Ukraine he graduated from Kharkiv University. He came to America
after World War II and began acareer as a teacher, author and journalist. He
wrote several novels, short stories and magazine articles. He also wrote
numerous articles about the history of Ukraine and the evolution of words
(Etymology). He also wrote a handbook for schools to teach Ukrainian language.
His works are part of the curriculum in Ukrainian universities. To many, he
was known for his work at Lesia Ukrainka, where he taught for 20 years. He
also was on the council overseeing teaching standards at Ukrainian schools in
New York. He was an active member of St. Luke's Ukrainian Orthodox Church
where he spearheaded building the church in Warners. He received numerous
awards for his accomplishments in the Ukrainian community. Survivors: His
wife, Myroslawa; two children, Andrew (Judy) Malar and Nadia (Robert) Andrews,
both of Camillus; three grandchildren, Stephen Malar, John (Ann Marie) Andrews
and Philip Andrews; three great-grandchildren, Darianne, Anthony and Jonathan
Andrews. Services: Monday 10 a.m. in the St. Luke's Ukrainian Orthodox Church,
Warners Road. Calling will be 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the MACKO-VASSALLO FUNERAL
HOME, 1609 W. Genesee St. with a Panakhyda Service at 6:30 p.m.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/12/2005.

McKenna, Ethel D.   
March 6, 2005 Ethel Dorothy McKenna, 79, a retired production supervisor for
Instruments for Cardiac Research, died Sunday, March 6, 2005 at Munroe
Regional Hospital in Ocala, FL. A longtime resident of Camillus, NY, she moved
to Ocala, FL in 1986. She was a former member of the First Methodist Church in
Camillus. She was a lifetime member of the WIBC and was an active bowler in
various leagues. Survivors: include her husband, Clarence McKenna, Ocala, FL;
sons, John McKenna, San Rafael, CA, James McKenna, Camillus, NY; daughter,
Kathleen McIndoo, Watervliet, NY; a sister, Florence Snell, Silver Springs,
FL; and four grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at First Methodist
Church in Camillus on Thursday, March 24 at 11 a.m. Contributions may be made
to First Methodist Church, Camillus.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/12/2005.

Newcomb, Lois A.   
March 10, 2005 Lois A. Newcomb, age 71, of Port Street, Pulaski, died Thursday
at her home surrounded by her family and friends. She was born November 8,
1933, in Brattleboro, VT, daughter of Charles and Marjorie Brooks Wade. She
lived in Putney, VT, moving to Pulaski in 1951. She was married to Henry J.
Newcomb October 26, 1951. He died May 13, 2004. She was employed by the
Pulaski Elementary School in the cafeteria for 15 years, retiring in 1985. She
also sold strawberries at her home for many years. She was also an avid bowler
for many years. Surviving are one daughter, Debra Goodnough, Sandy Creek; four
sons, Ronald H. and Randall J., both of Pulaski, Richard D. of Hickory, NC,
and Robert L. of Moorsville, NC; two sisters, Lillian Hill of Putney, VT, and
Winnie Lawrence of Birnie, TX; three brothers, Carroll Wade, Sandy Pond,
Lawrence Wade of Barre, VT, and Walter Wade, Rutland, VT; 14 grandchildren and
five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday
at Foster-Hax Funeral Home, Pulaski, with spring burial in Pulaski Cemetery,
Pulaski. Calling hours will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, 52
Park Street. Donations may be made to Oswego County Hospice, PO Box 102,
Oswego, NY 13126.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/12/2005.

Pelkey, Ella May   
March 10, 2005 Ella May Wells Pelkey, 90, of Oswego, died Thursday. Survived
by her husband, Harold; two daughters; one son; two brothers; and one sister.
Services Monday 9 a.m. at Dain-Cullinan Funeral Home. Visitation Sunday 5 to 8
p.m. at the funeral home. Spring burial in Riverside Cemetery.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/12/2005.

Regitano, John   
March 10, 2005 John Regitano, age 64, of Syracuse, passed away Thursday in the
James Square Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was employed as a truck
driver in the construction business for many years and was a communicant of
Our Lady of PompeiChurch. Surviving: his mother, Parma Timpano Regitano of
Syracuse; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be held at
9:15 a.m. Monday in the Pirro and Sons Funeral Home and 10 a.m. in Our Lady of
Pompei Church. Burial will be in Assumption Cemetery. Calling hours will be
Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m., 514 Turtle St., Syracuse. Dignity PIRRO & SONS
FUNERAL HOME 514 Turtle St. 422-2417 4 Generations of Family Service
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/12/2005.

Rudy, Beverly J.   
March 9, 2005 Beverly Jane Rudy, 73, passed away after an illness at the home
of her daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Richard Leone in Jamesville. She
is formerly of Hood Avenue in Syracuse and Barrett Senior Apartments in
Jamesville. Shewas a bookkeeper and had formerly worked at Royal Electric and
at the County Board of Elections after her retirement. She is predeceased by
her parents, Edward and Laura Volz Ehrlich; and her son, Edward Rudy. She was
a member of St. Stephen Lutheran Church and enjoyed Bingo, cards, her family
and her many friends. Her family also includes her son, Dale Rudy of Palermo;
daughter-in-law, Jennifer Hyatt-Rudy of Morrisville; and six grandchildren,
Brent Leone, Ross Leone, Mike Rudy, Kate Rudy, Christopher Rudy, Tristan
Thorpe. Funeral services are Sunday at 4 p.m. at the Frasier-Shepardson
Funeral Home. Friends may visit with the family on Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. at
the funeral home, 1217 N. Salina St. Burial will be in the spring in Woodlawn
Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of CNY, 990 Seventh
North Street, Liverpool 13088 or St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 873 Dewitt
Street, Syracuse 13203.
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/12/2005.

Wroblewski Sr., Anthony T.   
March 10, 2005 Anthony T. Wroblewski Sr., 86, of 206 Wright Ave., Mattydale,
died Thursday at the Sunnyside Nursing Home in East Syracuse. Born in
Syracuse, he was a life resident of the Syracuse and Mattydale areas. He was
employed by Sal's Masonry for many years, retiring from Laborers Local #333 in
Syracuse. He was a member of St. Margarets Church in Mattydale. Mr. Wroblewski
was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII, serving with the Quartermaster Corps in five
overseas campaigns including the Battle of the Bulge. He was a member of the
General Pulaski American Legion Post and the Baldwinsville Loyal Order of the
Moose. He was predeceased by his wife of 61 years, Virginia L. "June" Madrid
Wroblewski, who died November 22, 2004. Surviving are three sons, Louis W.
"Topper" (Kathie) and Anthony T. "Tony" Jr. (Kathy), both of Chittenango, and
Michael A. of Palm Springs, CA; a sister, Maryanne Richards of Syracuse; four
grandchildren, T.J., Tracie, Tony and Jeremy; five great-grandchildren,
Taylor, Marti, Jordan, Tristen and Aiden; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday at the G.F. Zimmer Funeral Home,
Chittenango. Burial with military honors will be in Oakwood Cemetery,
Syracuse. Calling hours will be 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, 702
Legion Drive. Contributions may be made to the Cure Autism Now Foundation,
5455 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036-4234. G.F. ZIMMER F.H. CHITTENANGO
687-3366
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 3/12/2005.